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11-29-2016
Hi all. I'm new here. And yes I'm a female. I like drag racing so I decided to start out on a GTP 3.8L.
My question is this...... Do you necessarily need booster oil or can you use regular Mobil 1? I've seen different threads saying you can use both. But I want to be sure. Thanks. And please don't rip my head off. This is my first "fast car". 🏁💋
11-29-2016
Wtf is booster oil?
11-29-2016
That's what I was thinking.Originally Posted by blackspike2710
I've never used synthetic and never had a problem changing every 3k.
But yes mobile 1 will be good to use.
04 Impala SS Indy:
11-29-2016
I'm guessing you mean supercharger oil?
If so, then yes, you need to use the AcDelco supercharger oil that smells really terrible.
Anything else won't keep the snout seals and bearings/coupler from degrading and leaking or wearing out.
And welcome to the forum.
11-29-2016
New supercharger oil smells fine. USED supercharger oil smells like it came out of an animal that ate something dead.
11-29-2016
In a pinch, you can use mobile 1 without issue. I ran it for awhile without any problems.
But, you should use supercharger oil.
11-30-2016
Even new it still has a bit of funk to it... But the old stuff will stay in your nose for days.
11-30-2016
Not regular Mobil 1, must be full synthetic 5w30, and not sure it it pertains to the Gen V/L32 or just the GenIII/L67
Service manual says:
This bulletin is an advisory concerning required maintenance of the supercharger oil level on the 3800 (L67) engine. The procedure for checking the oil level is also included.
The oil level should be maintained to the bottom of the plug threads. Do not use petroleum based oil. When adding oil use only GM P/N 12345982 synthetic oil. Failure to do so may cause supercharger failure.
GMCL dealers use 5W-30 synthetic oil (eg. Mobil 1)
NAES dealers use GM P/N 12345982 (4oz/1 20ml container of synthetic oil)
11-30-2016
I bought 2 AC Delco supercharger oil. Yeah, it smells lol. Thanks you guys!
Any advice on pulleys?
11-30-2016
Didn't I say don't bite my head off? You tried.
Sorry, I meant supercharger oil. Pretty sure you knew what I meant.
11-30-2016
Round ones work well.
11-30-2016
Be Nice Spike, shes new. This forum has a ton of information on it. More than likely if you think it, it has been asked. Here is a good start to learn the basic Mods of the 3800. http://www.grandprixforums.net/threa...00-Powered-Car!!
As for pulley size it depends on what mods you currently have and where you want to take it. Some good places for performance upgrades are
http://zzperformance.com/3800/shop/
http://www.wbodystore.com/
http://intense-racing.com/
11-30-2016
Keep the stock pulley, install headers instead.
Or pulley down, but make sure you have a precise and kr free tune.
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12-01-2016
In order to better assist you , we will need pics of you with the car. Preferably washed and waxed
12-04-2016
What happened?
12-04-2016
magic, aka everyone stop trolling this thread.
12-05-2016
Thanks yall!!! I'm leaving my GTP as is. And upgrading my LT1 instead. The biggest money eater alive. Why did I start on a formula?!?
Drag cars..suck it. I'm going luxury. Lol
12-05-2016
Next time, let me know before going hog wild, Bossman.
There is a difference between infractions for deleting and having fun.
It's the internet; get a backbone.
12-05-2016
it went off the rails. no one got infractions.
12-05-2016
Owns LT1, but says that GTP is first fast car?
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